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Message from Distinguished Alumni to Class of 2021
Several distinguished Syracuse University alumni welcomed the Class of 2021 into the Orange family in a video presentation during Commencement exercises May 22 and 23. The alumni included President Joseph R. Biden Jr. L’68, H’09, who received a juris…
Professor Develops Model to Shape the Future of Pasta and Sustainability
Like pasta, the pursuit of global environmental sustainability takes many shapes. In a paper titled “Morphing Pasta and Beyond,” published as the cover story in the May 2021 issues of Science Advances, researchers found a way to redesign noodles as…
Active Duty Student Joshua Reid Says Discipline Was Key While Balancing Duties and Completing His Degree
For Joshua Reid, an active duty soldier now stationed in Japan, his training gave him the tools he needed to “continue the climb” while finishing his degree through University College at Syracuse University. “As a 10th Mountain Division soldier, the…
$446K in New Funding to Support Syracuse University’s IVMF Work Advocating for Military Families
The Heinz Endowment has renewed its funding of Syracuse University’s Institute for Veterans and Military Families (IVMF) with a $ $446,000 grant to continue advocating for data-driven policies and support for military families. The grant will help fund IVMF’s work…
Bethaida ‘Bea’ González Named as Syracuse University Mace Bearer
Chancellor Kent Syverud has appointed Bethaida “Bea” González, former vice president for community engagement, special assistant to the chancellor and dean of University College, as the next Syracuse University mace bearer. González succeeds John Palmer, University Professor and dean emeritus…
Message from Provost Search Committee Chair Jamie Winders
Dear Students, Faculty and Staff: Congratulations to everyone for reaching the end of a hectic semester! I’m writing with a quick update on the search for our next provost. First, let me say thank you to everyone who took time…
Wellness Coordinator Kim DeStefano Brings Holistic Well-Being to University Faculty and Staff
As the wellness coordinator in the Office of Human Resources, Kim DeStefano ’05 is motivated by a singular goal—to help faculty and staff members get and stay healthy, whatever that means for them. DeStefano is one half of the two-person…
Activities for the Weekend of May 13-16
Dear Students and Families: With less than two weeks left in the academic year, this will be my last weekend preview message. As we head into finals week, this is an important time to remember to take study breaks and…
On the Eve of Retirement, Mark Monmonier Receives Lifetime Achievement Award
As he wraps up a nearly 50-year career with the Maxwell School, Mark Monmonier, Distinguished Professor of Geography and the Environment, has received the Chancellor’s Citation for Excellence Lifetime Achievement Award. The honor recognizes those at Syracuse University who…
Shared Competency Community of Practice Supports Information Literacy and Technological Agility
“We live in an increasingly digital environment and our students need to have a specific set of skills to function in society and to succeed in any career,” says Jian Qin, professor and program director of the master of library…